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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
3
In Balem on January 22 the bone dry controversy dominates testimony as lawmakers hear arguments over prohibition policy and enforcement. Key officials and activists present divergent views on taxation, enforcement, and public health impacts. The session reflects sharp partisan lines and calls for reform.
An Ohio physician, Dr F M Edwards, has promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for liver and bowel health. The ad claims the olive colored tablets purify the system, improve complexion, and ease symptoms like pale skin, dull eyes, headaches, and inactive bowels. Sold in bottles at 25 cents.
Local reports discuss efforts to repeal an emergency clause signed by Governor Withycombe. Proponents seek a two year delay. In Portland a pondered referendum faces opposition as Chamber members debate the anti picketing bill and labor issues. Across the region Vancouver hosts a training event for water works staff to prepare for a state elimination.
Readable excerpts show council quarrels about a wheat clothing plant dust and a local dentist advertising. The piece weaves tabloid humor with community gossip, quoting Henry Taylor and Dee Swann as speakers, plus scenes of dances, dental talk, and fox trotting plans among local figures.
Jan. Dimisas, once said to be on a trip to heaven, is under observation at Elieville Hospital after being found near the Pfetfer Milling Company furnace pipe. A police report notes witnesses describe him attempting to leave with a strange cargo as officers intervened.
A person named B. Wixon of Farmore Mille N says Chamberlain's Tablets have long helped stomach and liver disorders and that they are the best he has ever used. Adv promotes availability everywhere.
The famed Broadway figure George M. Cohan, long known as actor author and producer, has embraced the silent drama. He appeared before a motion picture camera in New York for the first time in years and is set to star in the screen adaptation of his hit stage success Broadway Jones from Arwaft Pictures.
The War department investigates a New York National Guard unit after Private Max. Meiler alleges senior officers forced him into a tied and spread-eagled position in a car crate in the regimental armory as punishment for a disciplinary infraction. He endured the position for about an hour.
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread. Red blemishes and irritation embarrass. This ad promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for babies and adults with eczema. At your druggist.
Helix Oregon January reports Knights of Pythias ball Friday with Pendleton orchestra. District K of P convention in Pendleton signals growing membership with new initiates. Local social notes mention visits, dinners, and travels among residents including M D Smith, W Metlurmach, and visitors from Athena and Pendleton.
An old style advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white remedy replacing mustard plasters. It promises prompt relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and various pains without blistering, claiming it soothes chest cold symptoms and joint aches.
The column records residents and guests including Mr and Mrs G R Herman visiting family, the Kendall family at The Spoilers show in Pendleton, L D Smith visiting his mother Mrs A H Smith, Charie Fink and Milton visitors, Prof and Mrs W H Menselman of Freewater, and Mr and Mrs John Wyrick visiting Mr Miller Hall near Nolin.
Mm. EBE Pheler is being watched by her mother Mrs. English of near Pilot Rock in a local domestic dispute noted in the period report.
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